Introduction Days
In your first days in Gothenburg, there will be lots to do and absorb. This page provides information about activities for newly arrived students that are held at the start of the semester. The University Welcome Programme, social activities arranged by student buddies and student associations. There is also quite a lot of administrative tasks you need to take care of as a new student.
Welcome Programme
The International Student Welcome Programme is held at the beginning of each semester. The programme of events and activities provides international students with practical information about the University and living in Gothenburg. It is also a perfect opportunity to meet other international students and Student Buddies from all over the world.
Welcome Services, together with numerous student buddies, usually organise a pick-up service from Landvetter airport (GOT), the central station, and the ferry terminals. International students arriving on the specific Arrival Days can sign up for free pick-up.
Due to the pandemic this year (autumn semester 2021) the Arrival Days are cancelled.
Transportation and getting around
Welcome Day Programme
- Introduction
- Welcome Speech by deputy vice-chancellor Mette Sandoff
- Student Portal and University e-services
- Servicecenter and the GU card
- Studies at the University of Gothenburg
- 5-minute break with photos from Gothenburg and surrounding areas
- Student health care provider Feelgood introduces their services
- Student unions, what are they and why are they so important
- Mecenat followed by Welcome Services
- Unimeet Gothenburg
- 5-minute break with more photos from Gothenburg and surrounding areas
- Swedish language courses
- Unit for Academic Language (ASK)
- University Library
- Conclusion
Watch the recorded version on GU Play
Swedes and student life in Gothenburg programme
- Student budget in Gothenburg, with Alix
- Living in Sweden with a focus on intercultural competence, with Vanessa
- Panel discussion with international students Ophelia, Alix, and Matthew. Moderator: Vanessa
You find the recording of the webinar Swedes and student life in Gothenburg here:
Please note that the webinar “Swedes and student life in Gothenburg” is available for a limited time only, and will be removed on Sunday 5 September at midnight.
The Welcome Pack is a tote bag sporting the University of Gothenburg logo. They used to be black with the logo in white, but to make them even more environmentally friendly, we have switched to this beige one.
These bags are only given to international students, so if you see anyone with such a bag out in the city, you have probably just spotted another international student. Its contents includes a map of the city, a University of Gothenburg reflective slap wrap, a list of things to do while in Gothenburg, as well as various information about, for instance, public transport and recycling.
Pick up your Welcome Pack
We will hand out Welcome Packs at Studenternas Hus at Götabergsgatan 17 on the following dates:
- 22 September, Wednesday, 16:30-18:00 CEST
More dates will be added as required.
Keep yourself updated on the activities
